In some countries young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year between finishing high school and starting university studies. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages for young people who decide to do this

In the modern times, most young people who have just graduated from high

school

decide/tend to work or travel around their countries and the world before starting college. There certain merits and demerits of

this

situation. Some of the possible advantages of encouraging young people are the chance to learn about different cultures, people and to see new places a

nd to save some

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and save some

money for their education. Because they have lots of time in

this

period, they can improve their communication skills which are significant for not only their personal

life

but

also

their academic

life

.

In addition

, by saving money by working in some part-time jobs, they may put aside some money to pay their

life

expenses when they start college. A

ccomodation

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Accommodation

and tuition fees are quite/highly expensive in many parts of the world. If they work in advance, they can pay the costs without worrying about them.

Also

,

this

allows them to focus only on their studies.

Besides

the above mentioned advantages, there is a disadvantage, too. To stay away from education

life

for a long time might put people off

school

. Young people could lose their enthusiasm and interest in academic

life

. They may not want to return to their education

life

. It can destroy their whole

life

. That’s why they should keep their zealous lively e

vertime.

In conclusion, taking a break from

school

before university studies can be useful if young people could make the most of

this

opportunity;

however

, they should be careful to return/r

eadapt

make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

adapt

to

school

and not lose their interest.